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Happy 10th Anniversary to this absolute legend, Wondermark #1062; The Terrible Sea Lion
Wondermark by David Malki summon up wondermark.com A six-panel strip, in black & white. 1st panel: Man and woman riding in some kind of old automobile. Woman: I don't mind most marine mammals. But SEA LIONS? I could do without sea lions. Man: Don't say that out loud! 2nd panel: Same scene, but zoomed out. We now see a large sea lion has pulled up behind them. It's not anthropomorphized. It looks like a regular sea lion Sea Lion: Pardon me, I couldn't help but overhear... Man: NOW you've done it 3rd panel: same scene, but only showing the sea lion and the woman's annoyed face Sea Lion: I would like to have a civil conversation about your statement. Would you mind showing me evidence of any negative thing any sea lion has ever done to you? 4th panel: Man and woman at a table, indoors. The sea lion is behind them. Woman: GO AWAY Sea Lion: There's no need to raise your voice, I'm right here. I'm just curious if you have any sources to back up your opinion? 5th panel: Woman is in bed, frustrated. Sea lion is beside her bed. Woman: You're IN my HOUSE Sea Lion: You made a statement in public for all to hear. Are you unable to defend the statements you make? Or simply unwilling to have a reasoned discussion? 6th panel: Man and woman at the table. Sea lion is behind them again. Man: TOLD you, dude. SEA LIONS. Sea Lion: I have been unfailingly polite, and YOU two have been nothing but RUDE. Woman: I AM TRYING TO EAT BREAKFAST Sea Lion: Very well. We shall resume in an hour
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